Alien Invader in Yellowstone: toadflax

When I was in YNP last week I pulled up some of this from along the Madison River (at “the Barns”) and also along the north part of the Grand Loop. I saw some on the edge of the road in Lamar Valley, but there was not good place to stop.

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Ralph Maughan

Dr. Ralph Maughan is professor emeritus of political science at Idaho State University with specialties in natural resource politics, public opinion, interest groups, political parties, voting and elections. Aside from academic publications, he is author or co-author of three hiking/backpacking guides, and he is President of the Western Watersheds Project.

One Response to Alien Invader in Yellowstone: toadflax

Last year when visiting YNP in June and again in August.
I noticed there were several crews out pulling noxious weeds. All along the road to Tower Falls from Roosevelt as well as the Mammoth Springs Campground where we camped.
Can’t remember the species though. It was the first time it came to my attention. Also noticed they have removed all the wild flower seeds they used to sell in the stores too.
It would be great if everyone would follow your example and pull the pesky plants. I think it would be appreciated greatly.

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